“I’ve always been interested in that quote without believing a word of it.”

A Review of “Intimations” in 100 Words by Catherine Stover

This book is not for those who like to keep things simple. Zadie Smith is curious, she asks questions, and she zigzags her way through ideas to explore multiple perspectives. Her great talent is to do this while being relatable.  … Read More

“It would be the easiest thing in the world to lose everything.”

A Review of “Small Thing Like These” in 100 Words by Catherine Stover

This quote expresses the tension in Small Things Like These, which is about the terrible choice the Irish coal merchant, Furlong, must make between self-preservation and self-respect.  Either way, he stands a chance to lose something … Read More